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DU57 ENG

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,129 mi
Last recorded186,129 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU57 ENG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 186,129 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 185,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking around manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector is damaged slightly

Nearside front and centre side marker lights inoperative

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp unit is damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 176,829 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 176,827 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 171,081 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 171,068 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 168,060 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 168,060 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 164,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning light on but not worn to indicators

Fail 3 Sep 2020 164,553 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning light on but not worn to indicators

Pass 3 Oct 2019 160,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 160,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 146,177 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 114,262 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 85,388 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?

Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
10,964
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
408,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175,127
position lamp(s) not working 92,747
Registration plate lamp not working 78,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 69,976
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,847
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DU57 ENG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 136,051 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sprinter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 175,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU57 ENG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sprinter typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DU57 ENG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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